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10 ways to say thank you to the Veterans in your life

10 ways to say thank you to the Veterans in your life

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Don't confuse Veterans Day (November 11) and Memorial Day (the last Monday in May). They're both important national holidays that commemorate our military, but they honor different things: Veterans Day pays respect to all those men and women who have served; Memorial Day reveres those who gave their lives in service.

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Stand up and applaud when your local veterans march by! Find a Veterans Day parade near you at military.com.

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Of course you can display the flag any day of the year, but it's especially moving to fly Old Glory on observances such as Independence Day and Veterans Day. Here's how to do it correctly.

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Even if you only have a few hours to give, many organizations will welcome your help. Lay holiday wreaths at national cemeteries with Wreaths Across America; run errands or do yard work for a veteran in your community through DAV; or volunteer at a VA hospital.

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If you own a business, hire veterans through Hire Heroes USA. Or, if you own a store, offer discounts to veterans year-round.

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First created by the American Legion Auxiliary at the end of WWI, red crepe paper poppies are made by veterans to raise funds that benefit disabled and hospitalized veterans. They're sold around Memorial Day and Veterans Day, or you can purchase them at alaforveterans.org and hand them out yourself.

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Show your kids family photos and military memorabilia such as old uniforms, medals, or a folded flag from a military funeral. Explain the significance of these items and what being a veteran means.

Don't confuse Veterans Day (November 11) and Memorial Day (the last Monday in May). They're both important national holidays that commemorate our military, but they honor different things: Veterans Day pays respect to all those men and women who have served; Memorial Day reveres those who gave their lives in service.

PHOTO: Getty Images

Stand up and applaud when your local veterans march by! Find a Veterans Day parade near you at military.com.

PHOTO: Getty Images

Of course you can display the flag any day of the year, but it's especially moving to fly Old Glory on observances such as Independence Day and Veterans Day. Here's how to do it correctly.

PHOTO: Getty Images

Even if you only have a few hours to give, many organizations will welcome your help. Lay holiday wreaths at national cemeteries with Wreaths Across America; run errands or do yard work for a veteran in your community through DAV; or volunteer at a VA hospital.

PHOTO: Getty Images

If you own a business, hire veterans through Hire Heroes USA. Or, if you own a store, offer discounts to veterans year-round.

PHOTO: Getty Images

First created by the American Legion Auxiliary at the end of WWI, red crepe paper poppies are made by veterans to raise funds that benefit disabled and hospitalized veterans. They're sold around Memorial Day and Veterans Day, or you can purchase them at alaforveterans.org and hand them out yourself.

PHOTO: Getty Images

Show your kids family photos and military memorabilia such as old uniforms, medals, or a folded flag from a military funeral. Explain the significance of these items and what being a veteran means.

Don't confuse Veterans Day (November 11) and Memorial Day (the last Monday in May). They're both important national holidays that commemorate our military, but they honor different things: Veterans Day pays respect to all those men and women who have served; Memorial Day reveres those who gave their lives in service.

PHOTO: Getty Images

Stand up and applaud when your local veterans march by! Find a Veterans Day parade near you at military.com.

PHOTO: Getty Images

Of course you can display the flag any day of the year, but it's especially moving to fly Old Glory on observances such as Independence Day and Veterans Day. Here's how to do it correctly.

PHOTO: Getty Images

Even if you only have a few hours to give, many organizations will welcome your help. Lay holiday wreaths at national cemeteries with Wreaths Across America; run errands or do yard work for a veteran in your community through DAV; or volunteer at a VA hospital.

PHOTO: Getty Images

If you own a business, hire veterans through Hire Heroes USA. Or, if you own a store, offer discounts to veterans year-round.

PHOTO: Getty Images

First created by the American Legion Auxiliary at the end of WWI, red crepe paper poppies are made by veterans to raise funds that benefit disabled and hospitalized veterans. They're sold around Memorial Day and Veterans Day, or you can purchase them at alaforveterans.org and hand them out yourself.

PHOTO: Getty Images

Show your kids family photos and military memorabilia such as old uniforms, medals, or a folded flag from a military funeral. Explain the significance of these items and what being a veteran means.